Grilled Beer Brats

Don’t wait for Oktoberfest to enjoy these delicious brats. Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside — this brat recipe makes a meal everyone will enjoy.

Cooking for 3 people

Ingredients

  • 6

    sausages

  • 2 cans

    Miller Lite® beer

  • buns (optional)

  • sauerkraut

  • sautéed onions and peppers (optional)

1Food Prep

No prep necessary, get right to the grill.

2Grill Prep

3The Cook

    • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

    • Place your bratwurst into a full pan of beer on the grill. Any beer will do, but pale lagers work best.

    • Boil in the beer bath for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the brats turn white.

    • Once your brats are cooked through, you’ll want to sear them to achieve the crispy skin and grill marks we all love.

    • Move the pan over to the cool side and remove the sausages, placing them directly over the coals.

    • Watch your brats closely, and rotate to avoid burning. You want even grill marks on all sides. This should take about 5 minutes.

    • Cook your brats until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F on a digital meat thermometer.

    • Rest the brats for a few minutes before serving.

    • Beer brats can be served on buns, with sauteed onions and peppers, or on a platter with sauerkraut.

  • For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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